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View the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef on this full-day trip from Cairns. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novice, this snorkel and dive cruise from Cairns is the perfect day out on the Great Barrier Reef. Visiting three different dive sites you'll discover the abundant marine life and diversity of coral which the Great Barrier Reef is world-famous for. This experience is best suited to people who are confident in the water.
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age for all diving activities is 12 years. Medical conditions apply and some people may require a doctor’s certificate to participate in scuba diving..
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
After a single scuba dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
Ceritified Diving: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card.
Please confirm your booking at least 24 hours prior to travel.
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire onboard prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Use of Prescription masks
Buffet lunch
Professional guide
Environmental Management Charge (EMC)
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Choice of snorkeling, introductory or certified diving (option selected at time of booking)
Use of dive equipment (if option selected)
Morning and afternoon tea
Snorkel tour with reef guide
Drinks
Gratuities
Wet suit hire for snorkelers (approximately AUD $12.00)
Optional activities (if options not selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Certification Required: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card
Minimum Age 13 - 3 Cert Dives: 5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 3 sites. Includes 3 certified dives, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 3 sites. Includes guided snorkel tour, buffet lunch & snorkel gear
Minimum Age 13 - Intro Dive: 5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 3 sites. Includes 1 introductory dive, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear. MIN
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 3 sites. Includes 2 certified dives, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear
Proof of Certification Needed: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card.
5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 3 sites. Includes 2 introductory dives, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear
Certification Required: Certified divers must possess an internationally recognised SCUBA certificate card.
Min Age 13 -One Certified Dive: 5 hrs on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, visiting 3 sites. Includes 1 certified dive, buffet lunch, snorkel & dive gear
Operated by The Quicksilver Group
366 reviews
Mia S,Nov 2, 2024
A great experience seeing the Great Barrier Reef with the option to snorkel or scuba dive! The staff were so friendly and helpful with everything. Would recommend if you are on a trip in Cairns.
Stefani G,Oct 27, 2024
I had a fantastic time as a solo traveler on the Silver Swift! The boat was fantastic and we were able to sit outside and lay in the sun throughout the day which was beautiful. We were given great food often and there were so many amazing crew members making sure everyone was having fun! We went to 3 reefs and I snorkeled at each one. My favorite was by far the second reef, you could see so many fish and beautiful coral! We got stinger suits and everything needed to be safe in the water and I rented a GoPro to take photos and videos. At the 3rd reef, one of the guides gave an (around) 30-minute snorkel tour around the reef which was exceptional. He was in the water with us, free diving probably 50 feet to show us Nemo, and Christmas tree coral, and so much else! I even saw a tiny reef shark! I do wish we had gone to more fish and coral-oriented reefs since it was just a lot of coral and I would've loved to see a turtle, but still a great opportunity. They also let me snorkel alone as a solo traveler after I told them that I am a strong swimmer and have snorkeled before so I loved exploring on my own! Overall, a fantastic experience and if I ever go back to Cairns I would rejoin this tour!
Julia L,Oct 25, 2024
This was my second outing in the Silverswift, and just like 9 years ago, I had a first class experience. The level of service was a step up from most dive/snorkel outfitters. The food was really good, the crew was top notch and the dive/snorkel sites chosen offered a lot of sea life.
Zachary M,Oct 20, 2024
amazing experience 5 stars, staff boat and reef were great, memories will always remember. So good...
Chris G,Oct 18, 2024
We booked this tour having opted to snorkel rather than dive. When completing the medical screening/experience questionnaire the crew identified that this was maybe a little too challenging for our level of experience and were able to transfer us to a more suitable tour on their sister ship. We are so glad they did as we had a wonderful trip out to Michaelmas Cay and the opportunity to take a trip on a semi-submersible and to snorkel in much safer waters. All credit to the tour operator for putting safety as their top priority.